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New Immigration Policy Aims for Indefinite Detention of Families

Article: New Immigration Policy Aims for Indefinite Detention of Families

The Trump administration is seeking to supersede the Flores agreement, a court settlement stemming from a Supreme Court case that limits the length of time the federal government can detain migrant children at 20 days.

Know Your Rights - Driving Under the Influence

Article: Know Your Rights - Driving Under the Influence

Abogada defensora Yesenia Acosta discusses your rights after being charged with driving under the influence.

New Public Charge Policy Officially Announced

Article: New Public Charge Policy Officially Announced

In a widely expected move, the Trump administration has announced a change to immigration regulations that would change the definition of a 'public charge' to include common public benefits, such as food stamps or Medicaid.

Stopping for School Buses

Article: Stopping for School Buses

The new school year rapidly approaches.  It won't be long before the back-to-school sales turn into back-to-school drives featuring those large, bright yellow carriers of schoolchildren, the school bus.

Attorney Yesenia Acosta Quoted in Forthcoming Book

Article: Attorney Yesenia Acosta Quoted in Forthcoming Book

Information and a quote provided by immigration attorney Yesenia Acosta will be featured in the upcoming book Transnational Marriage Migration and Partner Migration: Constellations of Security, Citizenship, and Rights, by author Eithne Luibheid.

New Ruling Could Limit Asylum Claims

Article: New Ruling Could Limit Asylum Claims

A new rule from the U.S. Attorney General's office would make it more difficult for members of families targeted by gang violence to receive asylum in the United States. 

Facing Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

Article: Facing Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

When an argument with a loved one gets out of hand, flared tempers and the activation of fight or flight instincts can kick in.  Sometimes the result is an incident of domestic violence.

Why You Need Car Insurance in California

Article: Why You Need Car Insurance in California

Uninsured drivers involved in a car accident through no fault of their own cannot be compensated for non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, unless the at-fault driver was under the influence. This rule severely limits the legal options available for uninsured drivers.